PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe question hanging over Ukraine peace talksNew York Times analysis: It will all come down to what Putin is willing to accept.26 Nov 08:34 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldWitkoff ‘coached Russians on how to pitch peace plan to Trump’US envoy also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine.26 Nov 07:29 AM
PremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The virtuous, calamitous reality of Western civilisation 25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumWorldDemocracy in action: A region in Belgium is turning to its people for advice24 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldArchaeologists puzzle over Viking woman’s graveTwo scallop shells placed over her mouth appear to be a burial mask.23 Nov 06:14 PM
WorldZelenskyy's greatest challenge since Russia's invasionUkrainians want overhaul of a system that allowed corruption to flourish as they suffer.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump offers a Ukraine peace plan the Kremlin can loveNew York Times analysis: The Europeans think of any deal in terms of containment of Putin.23 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNot a final offer: Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks on Trump's plan to end war'We’re trying to get it ended. One way or the other, we have to get it ended,' Trump said.22 Nov 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid NZ outpaces global growth as travel firm eyes $1.15b milestoneThe company plans to carry more than 10,000 Kiwi travellers this year.21 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the ‘America first’ president keeps looking abroadNew York Times: Trump’s foreign policy is about extracting commitments to invest in the US20 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldUS pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits KyivPlan appears to repeat Russia’s maximalist terms, which Ukraine has consistently rejected.20 Nov 02:47 AM
WorldRussian spy ship 'tried to blind' RAF pilots with lasers off ScotlandBritain is ready if Yantar vessel travels south this week, Defence Secretary warns Putin.19 Nov 07:21 PM
Travel‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlandsWalkers trace Orpheus’ mythical homeland in Bulgaria’s remote Rhodope hills.19 Nov 07:09 AM
WorldEpstein files expose his links with Europe’s far-rightHe had interests in and connection to right-wing political movements around the globe.18 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelEnjoy European charm for a fraction of the price in this lesser-visited spotThis destination may earn raised eyebrows from family and friends, but it's a true gem.18 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor her son: The unlikely mother of a movementNY Times: Dijana Hrka's son Stefan was crushed to death at a train station a year ago. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeFugitive who immigrated to NZ with fake ID blamed Hungarian mafia fearsHe boasted: 'Everyone will fall for it ... One day we'll write about it in a book.'17 Nov 03:44 AM
WorldEighty years after the Holocaust, Israel is arming GermanyIsrael is supplying Berlin with missiles, drones, and air defence systems.16 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessStocks slide despite end of US Govt shutdownInvestors had sought a boost after lawmakers voted to end the 43-day stoppage.13 Nov 09:05 PM
WorldAstronomers spot storm on another star for first timeA huge explosion in 2016 came from a red dwarf star more than 133 light years away.12 Nov 07:50 PM
BusinessMainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profitNet profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.11 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldBitcoin ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail over $10.6b crypto fraudZhimin Qian fled China in 2017, living in luxury across Europe for years.10 Nov 08:35 PM
WorldDozens hurt as two trains collide near Bratislava, officials confirmAround 800 passengers were on board when the trains collided north of Bratislava.09 Nov 11:48 PM
WorldCourt rethink could let Madeleine McCann suspect leave GermanyChristian Brueckner was freed from a German prison in September.09 Nov 05:29 PM
TravelHoliday for less: Cruises that can save you moneyThese destinations may just be cheapest to see from the sea.08 Nov 05:05 PM
TravelWant an authentic Parisian experience? Skip these spots for hidden gemsAfter living in Paris, one writer shares their beloved quiet spots. 07 Nov 06:57 PM
Business$20b milestone Kiwi tech firms enjoy another boom year, but local jobs fall sharplyPLUS: Debate continues over how we define our tech sector.05 Nov 04:00 PM
